Career Education Course Innovation and Technology Career Education Course on Innovation and Technology

Objectives Understand the changes in the work world and develop positive attitude towards these changes; Explore different industries; Identify factors leading to career success; and Relate your academic and other learning experiences, in and outside class, with the knowledge and information of the six industries of Hong Kong. 2

3 “Your work is going to fill a large part of your life, and the only way to be truly satisfied is to do what you believe is great work. And the only way to do great work is to love what you do. If you haven't found it yet, keep looking. Don't settle.” Excerpt from Steve Job’s commencement address at Stanford University on 12 June Image:

4 Source: Policy Address. Q1

Scope of the Industry Innovation and Technology Source: Hong Kong Monthly Digest of Statistics (February 2011). covers “not only research and development (R&D) but also activities that further drive product and process innovation in relevant organisations. The new or enhanced technologies and methods generated by R&D enhance companies’ market competitiveness and business performance.” 5

Potential Development in Innovation and Technology Automotive Parts and Accessory Systems Chinese MedicineCommunications Technology Integrated Circuit Design Environmental Protection Logistics / Supply Chain Management Enabling Technologies Nanotechnology and Advanced Materials PhotonicsTextile and Clothing Technologies 6

Key and Related Businesses in Innovation and Technology 7 Chinese or herbal medicineChinese or herbal medicine Regenerative medicineRegenerative medicine Therapeutics / Personal careTherapeutics / Personal care Medical devices / DiagnosticMedical devices / Diagnostic EnergyEnergy Environmental EngineeringEnvironmental Engineering High precision machineryHigh precision machinery NanotechnologyNanotechnology OpticsOptics PhotonicsPhotonics High voltage electricHigh voltage electric Solid state lightingSolid state lighting Electronics componentsElectronics components Electronics products (except telecom)Electronics products (except telecom) SemiconductorSemiconductor SoftwareSoftware TelecomsTelecoms Q2

Related Occupations and Entry Qualifications Required OccupationTypical Entry Qualifications Typical Soft Skills Required Advantageous Qualifications/Skills Technical Assistant S.5 or above Basic computer knowledge Hard working Willing to learn One year working experience would be an advantage Technician S.5 or above One year or above experience in PC, printer hardware repairing Knowledgeable in Windows operating system platform Good interpersonal and communication skills Holder of MCITP certificate would be an advantage Logistics Assistant S.5 or above Computer literate Good command of English, Cantonese and Putonghua Good interpersonal skills Able to work under pressure 1-2 years shipping experience Listed below are some popular occupations in Hong Kong relating to the areas that the two guest speakers are involving. Q3 8

Related Occupations and Entry Qualifications Required OccupationTypical Entry Qualifications Typical Soft Skills Required Advantageous Qualifications/Skills IT Support Officer  Diploma or above  Familiar with Microsoft Window environment (Window 2003, XP), Exchange 2003, Office  Self-motivated  Able to work independently  Able to work under pressure  Valid certificate of MCSE, MCP, MCTS or MCITP System Engineer  Diploma or above  At least two years working experience in Wintel Server hardware and relevant projects, Windows Server OS, backup applications and IT infrastructure  Good knowledge in LAN/WAN technology and networking environment  Good command of spoken and written Chinese and English  Self-motivated  Result oriented  Able to work independently  Holder of MCSE/MCITP, CCNA, HP ASE ProLiant or IBM Specialist Principle V10 Logistics Officer  Diploma holders with solid logistics coordinating experience  Experience with SAP is a MUST  years of related experience is a MUST  Fluent English, Cantonese and Putonghua  Good communication skills  Organised and details- oriented  Multi-tasking  Able to perform under pressure  Degree holder, preferably in business related studies Q3 9

Related Occupations and Entry Qualifications Required OccupationTypical Entry Qualifications Typical Soft Skills Required Advantageous Qualifications/Skills Software Engineer  Higher Diploma or Degree holder  Proficiency with C or C++, HTTP, HTML and CGI Web programming  Good analytical and problem solving skills  Good command of both written and spoken English and Chinese  Self-motivated, analytical, responsible and good team player  One year MCU programming experience in related products of the company is an advantage  Exposure on both embedded Linux programming and GUI development in Linux for Java software development Android is a plus Analyst Programmer  High Diploma or Degree holder in computer science/ information technology or equivalent  Two years relevant working experience in programming  Able to work independently  Excellent communication skills  Excellent problem solving skills  Knowledge of Delphi and MS SQL Project Engineer  Higher Diploma or Degree holder in electronic engineering or related  Two years of relevant experience  Knowledge of hardware and software in IC application  Independence  Self-motivated  Cooperative  Good command of written and spoken English and Chinese  Proficiency in Putonghua  Willing to travel to China Q3 10

Related Occupations and Entry Qualifications Required OccupationTypical Entry Qualifications Typical Soft Skills Required Advantageous Qualifications/Skills Security Officer – Logistics  Degree holder in industrial engineering, logistics management or business management  Minimum 2 years of experience in manufacturing or logistics  Knowledge of health and safety is a prerequisite  Proficient in both written and spoken English and Chinese  Good interpersonal skills  Detail minded  Able to perform under pressure  Independent  Knowledge of logistics, airfreight and ocean freight Logistics Executive  Degree holder in logistics, supply chain or business  Minimum 3 years of supervisory experience in warehouse or logistics function  Good command of both written and spoken English and Chinese  Excellent PC skills including Microsoft Office (Excel, Word and PowerPoint)  Strong analytical skills and attention to details  Good interpersonal skills  Leadership  Presentation skills  Able to work under pressure  Independent  Preferably with shipping knowledge and experience in high technology operations  Preferably with knowledge of SAP or other ERP systems  Putonghua is preferable Q3 11

Career Stories Mr. Ray CHUNG Vice-Chairman (Internet) Hong Kong Software Industry Association Mr. Wayne WAN Director, Business Process and Implementation (Asia Pacific) CEVA Logistics 12

Image:Steve Job quoted the words on the back cover of the final issue of Whole Earth Catalog to encourage the students. 13 “Stay Hungry. Stay Foolish. And I have always wished that for myself. And now, as you graduate to begin anew, I wish that for you.” Excerpt from Steve Job’s commencement address at Stanford University on 12 June 2005.